3D4 - Litigation, Claims, and Assessments

Which of the following statements about contingent liabilities is incorrect? Group of answer choices A)A disclosure note is required when the loss is reasonably possible and the amount cannot be reasonably estimated. B)A disclosure note is required when the loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. C)A disclosure note is required when the loss is reasonably possible and the amount can be reasonably estimated. D)A disclosure note is required when the loss is remote and the amount can be accurately estimated. E)All of the above statements are correct.

When is a contingent liability is reported?   Select one: when the likelihood of the loss is reasonably possible and a range of outcomes can be estimated  when the future events will possibly occur, and the amount of the loss is material when the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated when the likelihood of the loss is probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated

When recognizing a contingent liability, if the future event is probable (likely) and the amount can be reasonably estimated, what are we required to do? A.Group of answer choices B.Do not record or disclose C.Record the liability D. Disclose in notes on financial statements

Part a. The two basic requirements for the accrual of a loss contingency are supported by several basic concepts of accounting. Three of these concepts are the period of time assumption, the recognition principle, and the qualitative characteristic of verifiability. Required: Discuss how the two basic requirements for the accrual of a loss contingency relate to the three concepts mentioned above. Part b. The following three independent sets of facts relate to (1) the possible accrual or (2) the possible disclosure by other means of a loss contingency. Situation I A company offers a 1-year assurance-type warranty for the product that it manufactures. A history of warranty claims has been compiled and the probable amount of claims related to sales for a given period can be determined. Situation II Subsequent to the date of a set of financial statements, but prior to the issuance of the financial statements, a company enters into a contract that will probably result in a significant…

Assuming proper accounting disclosure is used, a large, extraordinary loss has wha Multiple Choice O O O More information is needed to determine the effect. It lowers it. It raises it. It has no effect.

Management can estimate the amount of loss that will occur due to litigation against the company. If the likelihood of loss is reasonably likely, a contingent liability should be: A) Disclosed but not reported B) Neither disclosed or reported as a liability C) Disclosed and reported as a liability D) Reported as a liability but not disclosed

Which of the following sets of conditions would give rise to the accrual of a contingency under current generally accepted accounting principles? Group of answer choices Amount of loss is reasonably estimable and event occurs infrequently. Amount of loss is reasonably estimable and occurrence of event is probable. Event is unusual in nature and occurrence of event is probable. Event is unusual in nature and event occurs infrequently.

Part a. The two basic requirements for the accrual of a loss contingency are supported by several basic concepts of accounting.Three of these concepts are the period of time assumption the recognition principle and the qualitative characteristic of verifiability. Required: Discuss how the two basic requirements for the accrual of a loss contingency relate to the tree concepts mentioned above. Part b. The following three independent sets of facts relate to (1) the possible accrual or (2) the possible disclosure by other means of a loss contingency Situation I A company offers a 1 year assurance type warranty for the product that it manufactures. A history of warranty claims has been compiled and the probable amount of claims related to slaes for a given period can be determined. Situation II Subsequent to the date of a set financial staements, but prior to the issuance of the financial statements, a company enters into a contract that will probably result in a significant loss to the…

Which of the following is a characteristic of a current liability but not a long-term liability? a. Liquidation is reasonably expected to require use of existing resources classified as current assets or create other current liabilities. b. Unavoidable obligation. c. Transaction or other event creating the liability has already occurred. d. Present obligation that entails settlement by probable future transfer or use of cash, goods, or services.

Which of the following statements is false?a. A contingent liability should be disclosed in the notes to the financial statements if thereis a reasonable possibility that a loss (or expense) will occur.b. All contingent liabilities should be reported as liabilities on the financial statements,even those that are unlikely to occur.c. A contingent liability is a potential obligation that depends on the future outcome of pastevents.d. A contingent liability should be accrued if the loss is probable and the amount of theloss can be reasonably estimated.

Which of the following statements about Loss Contingencies is TRUE?  According to the practice of accounting conservatism, contingency losses do not have to be accrued until they are confirmed, while contingency gains have to be recorded when the event confirming their receipt is probable. Remote Losses do not require disclosure. According to the U.S. GAAP, a loss contingency must be accrued by a charge to income if any of the two conditions is met: 1) it is probable that an asset has been impaired, or a liability has been incurred at the date of the financial statements; 2) the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. If a loss is probable but cannot be estimated, it shall not be disclosed in the financial statements.

Which of the following approaches is used to determine the recognition of an impairment loss of financial assets? Select the best answer. a. O An approach that reflects the losses expected over the contractual life of the asset b. A loan is impaired if it is more likely than not that a creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due. c. A dual-measurement expected credit loss approach that is based on a financial asset's credit risk at inception and changes in credit risk from inception, as well as the applicability of certain practical expedients d. O Present value of contractual cash flows approach

Management can estimate the amount of loss that will occur due to litigation against the company. If the likelihood of loss is reasonably possible, a contingent liability should be a. Disclosed but not reported as a liability. b. Disclosed and reported as a liability. c. Neither disclosed nor reported as a liability. d. Reported as a liability but not disclosed.

18. Which of the following contingencies is usually not accrued in the accounts? a. uninsured risk of property loss by fire or other hazardsb. guarantees of indebtedness of othersc. noncollectibility of receivablesd. agreements to repurchase receivables that have been sold